#137: An Introduction to Psychodermatology with Dr. Alia Ahmed

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alia Ahmed, a UK-based dermatologist specializing in psychodermatology, a field that explores the connection between the mind and skin. Dr. Ahmed shares insights into common psychodermatology conditions, approaches to patient management, and her unique perspectives on the role mental health plays in skin health. We also touch on the differences between dermatology training in the UK and the USA. Join us as we delve into the world of psychodermatology and uncover ways dermatologists can better support their patients' well-being from the inside out. We hope you enjoy! Dr. Ahmed: @⁠the_psychodermatologist⁠ Mentioned Resources Updated Guidelines for Management of Delusional Infestation: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bjd.21668 Association for Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America (APNMA): https://psychodermatology.us/ European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP): https://www.psychodermatology.net/ 1st World Psychodermatology Congress (May 28-31, 2025): https://www.esdap25-wcpd.com/ St. Johns Derm Academy Practical Skills in Psychodermatology Course (January 23, 2025): https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/event-23rd-january-2025 Practical Psychodermatology Textbook, Bewley et. al.: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118560648 Psychodermatolgy in Clincal Practice Textbook, Bewley et. al.: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-54307-5 --- DIGA: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host, Austin: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠austin_black⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license